STUDIES
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about studies in the running, cycling and triathlon industries? Scroll below to view all endurance sport studies.
August 17, 2026
Drink coffee for less body fat, more muscle, study suggests
Regular coffee consumption was associated with a leaner body composition among more than 2,200 adults, including lower total and visceral fat and greater skeletal muscle mass. Higher intake was also linked to lower levels of branched-chain amino acids associated with insulin resistance, although the study cannot prove that coffee directly...
August 10, 2026
Are weight-loss drugs becoming a problem in elite sports?
Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) are increasingly being used by some elite athletes without a medical need, raising concerns about performance effects, health risks, and whether they should be banned.theatlantic+2 A 2026 survey of 114 physicians working with high-level athletes across 38 countries found that one in...
August 4, 2026
$4,175 Gran Fondo Bike Insurance Claims: 100% Bike Accidents — 0% Theft
WASHINGTON, DC (August 4, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — BikeInsure, the official bike insurance partner of Belgian Waffle Ride, today released a claims analysis covering three years of BWR Unroad racing, offering a clear picture of the real-world financial impact of accidental bicycle damage on gran fondo and gravel cyclists. As...
July 27, 2026
A single sauna session sends immune cells surging
A new Finnish study suggests that spending time in a sauna can temporarily move more white blood cells into the bloodstream. These immune cells help the body detect and respond to pathogens and disease. Researchers found that a 30-minute sauna session increased the number of every type of circulating white...
July 25, 2026
Some Workouts Put You In Different Moods To Others, Study Finds
You probably already know that overall, exercise is a mood booster. It’s linked to an increased production of “feel-good” brain chemicals like endorphins and serotonin. But new research published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology has found that the type of workout we choose might affect the way we feel afterwards. Their...
July 22, 2026
Transparency works: Roth RaceRanger data shows significantly less drafting despite the new 20-metre spacing rule
ROTH. (July 22, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The RaceRanger data, published for the first time last year, is having an impact: at this year’s DATEV Challenge Roth, racing was cleaner than ever before. This year’s analysis just published provides clear evidence of this. Virtually all key statistics relating to drafting...
July 21, 2026
What 100 USA Cycling Member Claims Reveal About Competitive Bike Insurance
WASHINGTON, DC (July 21, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — BikeInsure, the Official Bike Insurance Partner of USA Cycling, today released claims data from more than three years of partnership experience, providing a detailed view of the financial risks competitive cyclists face while riding, racing, traveling, and transporting high-value bicycles. "Competitive cyclists...
July 20, 2026
UCLA scientists develop mineral sunscreen without the chalky white cast
UCLA scientists engineered zinc oxide particles into microscopic four-armed “tetrapods” that provide SPF 30 mineral sun protection while dramatically reducing the typical chalky white or gray cast on skin. The tetrapod structure prevents particles from clumping, keeps the lotion more stable over time, and produces a warmer appearance closer to...
July 16, 2026
ADHD traits more common in runners, new research suggests
A new study suggests ADHD traits may show up more often in endurance runners than in the general population. ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, focus and impulse control. The study, published in the journal Acta Psychologica, looked at ADHD traits in distance runners. Researchers from...
July 11, 2026
Sniffing Chocolate Could Boost Your Leg Day Workouts and Curb Hunger
The smell of dark chocolate might help you get a few more reps on leg day at the gym. New research suggests that simply inhaling the aroma before and during a workout could help people improve exercise performance without taking a single bite of chocolate. In an exploratory study published...
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